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With one-fifth of the Earth's freshwater, a multibillion-dollar sport fishery and outdoor recreation industry and enough water to support 42 million people, the Great Lakes should figure prominently among the nation's top concerns. More...

The water levels on Lake St. Clair may be excessively low right now, but according to some local experts, the levels are not near their lowest on record. More...

The locks that connect lakes Superior and Huron are now officially closed for the winter, after a decrease in total tonnage amounts compared to last year that's largely due to lower water levels. More...

Debris, trash and charcoal-looking chunks of unidentified material cover the Lake Michigan beach between Ogden Dunes and Portage. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management sent out an emergency responder to investigate. More...

The number of native reserves with high-risk drinking water has been cut by more than half over the past two years, according to a federal report. Some of those reserves are located in the Great Lakes watershed. More...

There will be stricter seaway standards in place this year when the navigation season begins. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation announced they are strengthening their ballast water management practices. More...

Minnesota's craggy North Shore is a mesmerizing place, revered by few visitors in winter. But cloaked in snow and ice, it's a playground for restless souls, offering cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hiking and alpine skiing. More...

Researchers believe yet another new exotic species, the bloody red shrimp, could be having an impact on Great Lakes fish populations. Likely introduced via ocean freighters coming from Europe, the shrimp was first found in the Muskegon River channel in 2006. More...

New regulations announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation will require all ocean-going ships to flush out their ballast tanks with saltwater before entering the Saint Lawrence Seaway to prevent the introduction of new invasive species in the Great Lakes. More...

A lawsuit is targeting the FBI's shooting range in North Chicago, seeking to halt the discharge of lead bullets into Lake Michigan over pollution concerns. More...

Crews are racing to pump the water out of the flooded engine room of a 1,000-foot lake freighter that struck an unidentified object and partially sank while docking in Duluth-Superior harbor. More...

By allowing a gas-fired power plant on Toronto's waterfront to begin operations, the government of Ontario is allowing emissions of dangerous particles to increase. More...

Rebounding coal and iron ore business more than offset a grain decline at Toledo's port in 2007, leading to an overall 7.7 percent increase in cargo tonnage over the previous year. More...

The U.S. Federal Reserve Board is reporting that the Upper Midwest has seen modest economic growth in recent months. More...

With the increasing number of marauding invaders pushing out native species, New York state public officials have created an office that will bring together biologists and foresters to develop ways to combat the problem. More...

The Foundation's purpose is furthering public awareness of the Great Lakes marine heritage through education and research, and promoting conservation, study and responsible enjoyment of historic Great Lakes shipwrecks by divers and non divers alike. Also join in celebrating the 9th annual Ghost Ships Festival March 7th & 8th, 2008 at The Wyndham Milwaukee Airport and Convention Center. More...

The tree-killing emerald ash borer has been discovered in the suburbs south of Chicago for the first time. More...

Large, colorful kites that catch the wind and pull people on boards across the waves are common sights during most summer weekends on West Michigan lakes, but can also be seen on cold winter days as kiteboarders are pulled away on skis or snowboards. More...

News that Ontario may end a moratorium on offshore wind turbines in the Great Lakes is drawing a mixed reaction from those who live around Lake Erie. More...

Offshore wind could play an important role in the development of renewable energy resources in Ontario, said Premier Dalton McGuinty in confirming that an official announcement on wind power in the Great Lakes is coming soon. More...

At the turn of the 20th century, vessels called pigboats because of their distinctive bows were closely identified with the Great Lakes, most of them serving as bulk carriers. More...

A 1,000-foot lake freighter is aground in the Duluth-Superior Harbor after it took on water and sank while docking for the winter. Crews are scrambling to get water out of the ship before it freezes in sub-zero temperatures. More...

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, recently signed by President Bush, is facing criticism from stalwarts of environmental protection who are concerned with the consequences of increased corn production. More...

A well-funded education reform, targeted tax policies and a national energy policy are some of things needed to restore America's manufacturing might and fight the current recession. More...

Land development companies have acquired thousands of forest acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, causing many people there to be concerned about possible changes in their traditional way of life. More...